Cartridge Life Indicator - A powered wet razor has a handle and a cartridge selectively detachable from the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge and is characterized by an expected shaving utility. An electrical arrangement that detects and tracks utility of the razor and determines a remaining shaving utility based on the expected utility and the tracked utility. The razor includes an indicator for providing a remaining shaving utility signal to a user.

2009-03-19

20090071011

RAZOR HAVING SEPARATE BLADE GROUPS FOR SHAVING AND TRIMMING/SCULPTING - A razor system is provided for shaving facial and body hair, the razor system having a handle and a razor cartridge. The razor cartridge has a primary group of blades and a second group of blades, such that the primary group of blades makes a first common plane and the second group of blades makes a second working plane. The first common plane and the second working plane are directionally-opposed. The present invention further relates to a method of shaving with the razor system.

Handheld cable cutter with stabilizing base - A handheld cable cutter is provided with two handles, a stationary cutting blade, and a rotatable cutting blade pivotally connected to the stationary cutting blade. One of the handles is movable such that movement of the movable handle toward and away from the other, stationary handle drives the rotatable cutting blade toward the stationary cutting blade. The stationary handle includes an enlarged, integral stabilizing base which rests upon a support surface when the movable handle is actuated to cut a cable.

2009-03-19

20090071014

Flexible strip trimmer - A flexible strip trimmer device with a housing capable of holding an axle on one end, a circular cutting blade having a rotatably operable circumferentially extending cutting edge, the blade being mounted for rotary motion on the axle, a fastening to anchor the cutting blade to the axle at the outwardly directed outer end of the axle, the housing having a stop to guide the motion of the blade along the desired axis of motion for cutting, a recess in the stop in the cutting blade's radial plane which is sized to receive a portion of the cutting edge of the blade, the cutting blade traversing the recess so that a portion of it extends into the stop, and a handle attached to the housing.

2009-03-19

20090071015

BLADE CLAMP MECHANISM - A cutting tool clamp mechanism for a power tool includes a housing supported on a spindle, the spindle being configured to drive a cutting tool. A locking member is positioned in and movable with respect to the housing, the locking member including a slot extending through the locking member for receiving the cutting tool, the slot defined by at least one surface for engaging the cutting tool when the cutting tool is received by the slot. A biasing member is configured for applying a force to the locking member to bias the at least one surface of the locking member into engagement with the cutting tool when the cutting tool is received by the slot. The locking member is movable between an engaged condition, in which the slot receives the cutting tool into the housing in a first direction and the at least one surface of the locking member is engageable with the cutting tool to resist movement of the cutting tool in a second direction opposite the first direction, and a released condition, in which the locking member moves against the force of the biasing member and the at least one surface of the locking member is disengageable from the cutting tool.

2009-03-19

20090071016

BLADE CLAMP MECHANISM - A cutting tool clamp mechanism for a power tool includes a housing supported by a spindle, the spindle being configured to receive and drive a cutting tool. A clamping system is supported by the housing and a portion of the clamping system is movable relative to the spindle. The clamping system includes an actuator portion and an engaging portion coupled to the actuator portion. The clamping system has an engaged condition, in which the engaging portion is configured to secure the cutting tool to the spindle, and a released condition, in which the engaging portion is configured to disengage the cutting tool from the spindle. A biasing member positioned between the spindle and the clamping system biases the clamping system to the engaged condition. When the cutting tool is removed from the housing, the clamping system is configured to be held in the released condition, and upon insertion of the cutting tool into the housing, the clamping system moves from the released condition to the engaged condition.

2009-03-19

20090071017

SAW WITH INCREASED DEPTH OF CUT - A circular saw includes a housing assembly and a drive motor assembly coupled to the housing assembly. An output member is driven by the drive motor assembly. A shoe is adjustably mounted to the housing assembly. A circular saw blade has a diameter of about 7.3 inches. The shoe can be adjusted to provide a depth of cut that is greater than or equal to about 3.0 inches.

2009-03-19

20090071018

METHOD OF SHARPENING A CARPENTER'S PENCIL - A carpenter's pencil sharpener is designed for cutting a point on a carpenter's pencil that defines a longitudinal axis and has a maximum width or dimension (MD) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The sharpener has a contouring portion defining a rotational axis, a pencil point contour surface and a blade. The sharpener also has a centering portion at least rotationally fixed to the contouring portion. The centering portion has a non-rotating, cylindrical, inner surface and an outer end defining an aperture for receiving the carpenter's pencil. The cylindrical surface has an inner diameter (ID) dimensioned to fit the maximum dimension (MD) of the carpenter's pencil, and is large enough to permit rotation of the carpenter's pencil within the cylindrical surface. The centering portion also has a length (L) generally parallel to the rotational axis and measured from the contouring portion to the outer end for maintaining the carpenter's pencil parallel to the axis. With this configuration, radial motion of the carpenter's pencil relative to the rotational axis is limited when the carpenter's pencil is rotated within the inner surface.

2009-03-19

20090071019

Ski boots and other shoes and method for improved balance - A mechanism for attaching a boot to a ski with the heel end of the boot being height adjustable. The boot comprises a footboard having a heel to forefoot height differential which matches a heel to forefoot height differential of a respective foot of the person wearing the boot when determined to be optimum as the foot is positioned incrementally in heel to forefoot height differential positions and compared for mobility and/or flexion and/or balance. The boot cuff is height adjustable relative to the boot shell.

2009-03-19

20090071020

CASING MEASUREMENT AND MARKING TOOL - An adjustable marking and measuring tool including a locating block and a guide block is provided. The locating block includes a pair of abutments for locating the tool in the corner of a jamb. The guide block includes a miter guide line edge for locating a guide line for longitudinally locating a piece of trim. The guide block includes a reveal guide line edge for marking the offset of the trim from an opening defined by the jamb. The position of the guide block relative to the locating block is adjustable for adjusting the amount of reveal identified by the tool. The tool may further include an engagement portion for engaging a mitered end of a trim piece. Further, the tool may include an upstanding abutment member to locate the guide block relative to a piece of trim for marking a miter line across the trim piece.

2009-03-19

20090071021

Frame jamb marker - A frame jamb marker includes a sliding panel for sliding on the side surface of the frame and a guiding panel perpendicularly extended from the sliding panel for sliding on the marking surface of the frame, wherein the guiding panel has a top stepping edge and a bottom stepping edge to define a top marking point and a bottom marking point at stepping corners at the top and bottom stepping edges respectively. The user is able to point a marker tool on the marking surface at one of the top and bottom marking points. When the sliding panel is slid on the side surface to drive the guiding panel sliding on the marking surface, the marker tool is guided to slidably mark on the marking surface to make a straight marking line thereon so as to precisely form the marking line parallel to the common edge of the frame.

2009-03-19

20090071022

Dynamic Bow Alignment, Analysis and Repair Apparatus and System - A dynamic bow alignment, analysis and repair apparatus and system comprises an adjustable frame allowing the frame to adjust to fit any size bow. An air ram is used to controllably draw the shooting string as needed. A reference laser alignment module is mounted to a bow riser and allows a user to consistently and reliably align any bow for optimum performance based on the particularities of the selected bow subject to wear, defects and design constraints. The system removes the guesswork and allows a user to optimize any bow. A laser equipped arrow works in conjunction with the alignment module to allow the user to correctly position the shooting rest and nock indexer, and expose all functional anomalies. The system allows a user to completely quantify the performance parameters of bow performance including speed and spine tests. The system serves all major alignments and repairs.

2009-03-19

20090071023

LEVEL - An object is to provide a novel level in which a mounting base can be pressingly fixed in a container case in a reliable manner by a simple operation while having a simple configuration, wherein the level has excellent mass-productivity and is advantageous in terms of cost. The level is composed of a mounting base

Linear measuring arrangement - A linear measuring arrangement for measuring a relative position of two objects, the linear measuring arrangement including guide surfaces, a scale having a measuring graduation and a scanning carriage for scanning the measuring graduation, wherein the scanning carriage is linearly guided in a measuring direction on the guide surfaces. The linear measuring arrangement further including a carrier device which can be fastened to one of the two objects and a coupling, by which the scanning carriage is coupled to the carrier device rigidly in the measuring direction and transversely thereto resiliently. The coupling includes a first coupling element, having a first coupling face, arranged on the scanning carriage and a second coupling element, having a second coupling face, arranged on the carrier device, wherein the second coupling face contacts the first coupling face and wherein at least one of the first and second coupling elements is made of a ceramic material at least in an area of a contact.

2009-03-19

20090071026

Height scale - A height scale includes a base, a column assembly mounted on the base and a height rod assembly movably mounted along and within the column assembly, the height rod assembly including a lever assembly with a lever, a lever bracket and a rod cap having self-locking release tabs on opposite sides thereof.

DEVICE FOR RETAINING MATERIAL FOR DRYING - A device for retaining material for drying in a static position within a drying device with a preferably rotating drum. The material for drying may be positioned such that the surface of the material for drying exposed to a dry air stream is maximized. A spacer with an at least partly flexible embodiment is provided, on which the material for drying may be arranged and which may be placed in an essentially curved form, along with the material for drying, such that overlapping regions of the material for drying are arranged at a radial separation from each other.

LAUNDRY DRYER - A laundry dryer is provided. The laundry dryer includes a drying drum (

2009-03-19

20090071031

Laundry treatment machine and condensed water discharge device for use in laundry treatment machine - A condensed water discharge device for use in a laundry treatment machine and a laundry treatment machine are provided. The condensed water discharge device includes a pump housing having an air outlet and may thus be able to discharge air in the pump housing through the air outlet. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a pumping failure caused by air in the pump housing and thus to facilitate the discharge of condensed water.

2009-03-19

20090071032

DRYING PROGRAM WITH ANTI-CREASE PHASE AND DRYER - The invention relates to a method of drying laundry in a dryer, in particular a tumble-dryer or a washing machine having dryer function, the method comprising: executing a drying program sequence; and thereafter executing a maintaining sequence, in particular an anti-crease sequence. According to the invention the maintaining sequence includes supplying (S) at least one additive to the laundry. Also a method is provided, wherein a drying program includes an anti-crease sub-sequence of supplying (S) at least temporarily steam in a jerkily or splashing manner to the laundry.

2009-03-19

20090071033

DUCTLESS TYPE CLOTHES DRIER - A ductless type clothes drier comprises: a heat pump system including a condenser configured to supply hot air into the drum, and an evaporator configured to remove moisture inside air exhausted from the drum; and a lint removing unit configured to inject water to the evaporator so that lint on the evaporator can be removed.

2009-03-19

20090071034

SOLE ATTACHMENT FOR FOOTWEAR - A sole device or attachment for shoes, boots, athletic shoes, and similar footwear. The device comprises an undershoe attachment made of a lightweight material, including but not limited to rubber or foam, or a combination thereof. The device may come in various sizes to correspond to footwear sizes currently known, and may be of larger size than the corresponding footwear. The device may be attached to the sole of footwear directly by operation of spikes on the bottom of the footwear, or may be secured by one or more straps that extend across the footwear, or some combination thereof.

2009-03-19

20090071035

FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION - A footwear item comprises an upper adapted to receive a foot of a wearer. A midsole is molded directly to the upper and defines a shoulder about the upper. The midsole is adapted to be connected to an outsole and comprises a stitch line on the shoulder of the midsole. A method for assembling the item of footwear is also provided.

2009-03-19

20090071036

Article of Footwear Including a Composite Upper - An upper made of a composite material is disclosed. The composite material comprises a layer of carbon fiber material and a flexible substrate. The composite material also includes a thin outer coating of TPU. The upper is generally flexible and lightweight.

2009-03-19

20090071037

Removable Spat For A Shoe - A removable spat may be used with a shoe having a sole and an upper. The spat includes a boot portion having a back opening and a front end, and a sleeve connected to the boot portion. The back opening of the boot portion is adapted to receive the shoe therein. The sleeve has a fixed end connected to the front end of the boot portion and a free end opposite the fixed end. The sleeve extends freely from the front end to define a first sleeve position, and the sleeve is foldable over the boot portion to define a second sleeve position.

2009-03-19

20090071038

MULTI-COMPONENT FOOTBEDS - A method and apparatus for supplying a customer with a footbed. A kiosk provides measurements of a consumer's feet with a self-guided display by using both pressure measurements and scanning of the feet. The measurement information is converted to identify which of the preselected and stocked components proximate the kiosk can be combined to provide an appropriate footbed for the consumer.

2009-03-19

20090071039

SHOE, IN PARTICULAR SPORTS SHOE - The invention relates to a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with a shoe upper part and an outsole joined to the latter, and also with a heel shell, which at least partially encloses the heel of the wearer of the shoe. To allow the shoe to be adapted to individual needs in a simple and low-cost way, the invention provides that the heel shell is interchangeably arranged in the shoe upper part, wherein it has in a surface region at least one projection or a recess, which interacts with a recess or a projection in the shoe upper part to fix the heel shell in the shoe upper part with a form fit, wherein the heel shell is joined to an insert sole and wherein the heel shell and the insert sole are formed as one piece.

2009-03-19

20090071040

FELT SOLE WITH IMPROVED TRACTION - An improved traction felt sole for footwear. The felt sole having integral downwardly extending protrusions located over the bottom surface of the felt sole. The downwardly extending protrusions may all have the same shape or they may have different shapes arranged in a desired pattern upon the bottom surface of the sole.

2009-03-19

20090071041

Article of Footwear Including a Woven Strap System - An article of footwear including a woven strap system is disclosed. The woven strap system preferably wraps along the entirety of the outsole, including a bottom side and an outer periphery. The article of footwear also includes a midsole that rests inside the woven strap system, just above the outsole.

2009-03-19

20090071042

Grader blade with tri-grade insert assembly on the leading edge - A grader blade includes a grader blade body that has a recess in a bottom edge, and a tri-grade insert assembly is received within the recess. The tri-grade insert assembly includes a leading insert, a mediate insert and a trailing insert. The leading insert has an impact wear resistance and fracture wear resistance greater than the mediate insert and the trailing insert. The trailing insert has an abrasion wear resistance and down-pressure wear resistance greater than the leading insert and the mediate insert. The mediate insert has an impact wear resistance and fracture wear resistance greater than the trailing insert and an abrasion wear resistance and down-pressure wear resistance greater than the leading insert.

FABRIC STRETCHING AND SOCKET ALIGNMENT TOOL AND METHOD - A method and tool for stretching a fabric with a fastener eyelet socket to mate the fastener eyelet socket with a fastener stud, the method and tool aligning the socket with the stud for final fastening, the fabric stretching tool with a handle at one end and a shaft secured to the second end with a wedge-shaped tip located at a distal end of the shaft, a sloped surface defined on the wedge-shaped tip, and a semi-spherical concave cavity formed in the sloped surface of the wedge-shaped tip to mate with the fastener stud.

2009-03-19

20090071045

NAME BADGE WITH DIGITALLY PRODUCED IMAGE THEREON - A uniquely shaped plate may be transmitted through a card printer designed to print on only a card having a standard size and shape. The plate includes a laminate including a card having a sheet of backing material affixed thereto, preferably by an easy release adhesive. For example, the card may have a backing, such as release paper. If the plate is a flexible material, the backing material is a rigid sheet. The standard card is kiss cut through its thickness to form segments having contours for making said unique shape. However, the kiss cut does not cut the sheet of backing material, which continues to hold the segments in place. Therefore, the card retains its standard size and shape so that it may be sent through the card printer with the segments in place. Then, the segments are separated.

2009-03-19

20090071046

Decorative card enclosing liquid - The present invention provides for a decorative card. The decorative card includes a vessel having at least a portion which is transparent, the vessel holding a liquid having particles contained therein. The decorative card also includes a back panel having an image provided on an inside surface thereof, wherein the back panel is positioned such that the image is visible through the portion of the vessel which is transparent.

2009-03-19

20090071047

Apparatus for producing an optical effect or for simulating fires and simulated fireplaces including such apparatus - The invention describes a simulated flame fire comprising a housing configured to support an active display screen. The display screen is responsive to an electrical signal to provide a flame effect display which may be viewed by a viewer to the front of the fire. The fire includes a first artificial fuel bed and a second artificial fuel bed. By positioning the display screen between the first and second artificial fuel beds the displayed flames appear to emanate from the centre of the fuel bed.

2009-03-19

20090071048

Multiple static image display - A multiple static image display that can be used as a large sign in public areas, such as airports and shopping malls that present the images with a relatively short or non existing transitional period. The sign includes a light box with a plurality of light bulbs mounted therein. Located in front of the light bulbs is a moving, transparent image panel with a transparent image film temporarily mounted thereon. Formed on the image film are at least two offset images. Located in front of the image panel is a fixed screening panel that includes a checkerboard-like mesh surface made up of a plurality of clear, transparent squares or holes evenly spaces apart thereon within a black, opaque background. The images on the image film are offset a distance slightly greater than ½ the distance of the black dot. When the image panel is moved approximately ½ black dot distance different images can be seen when viewing the display from the front. Because the amount of movement is relatively small, no transitional period between images is received.

2009-03-19

20090071049

Projection-Type Advertisement Device - The instant invention discloses a projection-type advertisement device. The purpose of the invention is to provide a simple-structure, convenient-used billboard. The technical points of the invention is that the invention comprises a support and an advertisement board fixed on the support, wherein a projector is provided in front of at least one advertisement faceplate of the advertisement board, and the projecting direction of the projector faces to the advertisement faceplate of the advertisement board; a rolling screen is provided ahead of the advertisement faceplate of the advertisement board; and a roller is provided on the two sides of the advertisement board, the roller having a drive device. The invention is used for advertisement propagandizing

2009-03-19

20090071050

Lighted subway signage - A subway tunnel light box for displaying a back-lighted image to a viewer inside of a subway car traveling in the subway tunnel in which a transparent video display for displaying a number of images, such as an LCD, is mounted in the light box and a narrow light source, preferably having a width of one pixel, is positioned in the box behind each of the images at a distance less than a typical viewing distance so that each image is illuminated by an associated narrow light source with an associated narrow light source horizontal illumination angle substantially the same as a preselected perceived horizontal viewing angle calculated for the typical viewing distance based upon a physical height of the transparent video display and a desired aspect ratio of a perceived image.

2009-03-19

20090071051

Vehicular Animal Identification Paddle Apparatus - A vehicular animal identification paddle apparatus is comprised of a display member, a stem and a display member holder. The display member holder is comprised of a window clip, a horizontal extension member and a socket. The attachment means attaches the horizontal extension member and the socket to a vehicle window. The display member exhibits an animal identifier comprised of a silhouette of an animal and the printed name of that animal. The stem is attached at one end to the display member and at the other end secured to the socket. An animal of interest within a wildlife area is identified and exhibited to occupants of other vehicles by placing a coinciding display member within the apparatus and attaching it to a user's vehicle. This minimizes traffic congestion within the wildlife area and identifies the animal to those interested.

2009-03-19

20090071052

Slot sided picture frame for display of 2D and 3D pictures and artwork - This is a picture frame with one open side, a vision panel in front and hanging system at the back. This frame displays 2 and 3 dimensional pictures and artwork. The design includes a slot feature for receiving paper and card without the need for opening the frame front or back. The range of frames can display single and multiple artworks at the same time, in portrait or landscape orientations.

2009-03-19

20090071053

Modular Firearm System with Interchangeable Grip and Slide Assemblies and an Improved Firing Pin Safety for Firearm - In one aspect, a firearm system allows multiple modular firearm configurations, thereby providing significant customizability of the firearm by the user. All of the components necessary to fire the weapon are carried on a common receiver assembly. Interchangeable slide assemblies and handgrip modules can be detachably connected to the common receiver to substitute one firearm size, handgrip circumference, and/or munitions caliber for another. For example, the handgrip module can be substituted so as to change the size of the firearm and/or the slide assembly can be changed for purposes of changing the caliber of the firearm. In another aspect, an improved firing pin safety, which is capable of use in a one-piece machined slide, and which is additionally capable of being manufactured as a stamped sheet metal part, is provided.

2009-03-19

20090071054

Safety Devices For Firearms - Firearm safety devices are described that enable the safe operation, training, storage, display, and transportation of firearms. The firearm safety devices, referred to herein as “safety casing” devices, are configured for easy insertion and removal from a firearm without risk of damage to the firearm. The safety casing devices clearly indicate to those handling and observing the host firearm that the firearm chamber is free or devoid of a live round and thus safe because the firearm cannot be fired. The safety casing devices permit the firearm to be used in training exercises, including dry fire practice, while preventing accidental discharge.

2009-03-19

20090071055

Firearm with multiple targeting laser diodes - All or some of the component parts of a firearm are made of synthetic diamond materials. Some firearms include a specially designed trigger capable of verifying a user's identity so that only an authorized user can discharge the firearm. Some firearms include a diamond barrel designed to impart a unique pattern of grooves to any bullet leaving the barrel, thereby facilitating reliable identification of the firearm that fired a particular bullet.

2009-03-19

20090071056

MULTIPLE SIGHT GUN SIGHT ASSEMBLY - A system and method for providing multiple sights includes a number of sights that are attached to a sight assembly. The sight assembly is securable to a firearm and configured such that a shooter can selectively utilize one of the number of sights tailored for number of respective distances. Preferably, the sights are connected such that moving one sight out of a shooting line of sight brings another sight into the shooting line of sight. Such a sight assembly allows a shooter to quickly configure a firearm for accurate shooting at a variety of distances.

2009-03-19

20090071057

RESONATING JIG HEAD - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a lead head jig having a rattle. In one embodiment, a lead head jig includes a fish hook passing through a lead casting, and a rattle secured to the hook by the casting in cantilevered orientation.

2009-03-19

20090071058

Multi-functional fishing box - The multi-functional fishing box has a top, a bottom, a back, a front and two sides. The top including a fold down drink holder, a stick on tape measure and two hook and loop fastener patches. The back includes two pole carriers and a pair of hook and loop fastener straps that cooperate with the patches on the top to secure the pole for carrying. The front of the box includes at least one pull out drawer for carrying tackle and a keeper for keeping the drawer within the box. Each side of the box includes a screw-in ring for holding one end of a shoulder strap, a hinge for mounting a rod holder and a support for the rod holder when placed in a position for carrying the box.

Trap for Flying Insects - A flying insect trap comprising a hollow housing with a canal descending through the top face of the housing into said hollow housing, and a plurality of barbs located internally throughout said canal to impale said insects upon ascending through said canal in an effort to escape said trap. The barbs are preferably angled downward to facilitate entry into said trap and impalement of said insects ascent when attempting escape from said trap. Either or both ends of the housing are removeable to permit cleansing and reloading of the bait inside the trap.

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING BIODIESEL FUEL - Disclosed and claimed herein is a system and method for producing biodiesel fuel from low quality feedstock sources of free fatty acids. The system includes a reaction chamber having a jacket for circulating heating fluid around the chamber; a feedstock pre-treatment assembly; a methoxide reaction tank; a settling tank; a crude biodiesel wash assembly; and, a methanol recovery assembly, also referred to as a methanol recoverer herein.

2009-03-19

20090071064

CONTINUOUS ALGAL BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FACILITY - Embodiments of the present invention concern methods, compositions, and apparatus for the continuous conversion of algal lipids into biodiesel. In some embodiments, the biodiesel is formed in a multi-step sequence, the first steps occurring in the presence of water and a strong acid wherein the lipids are released from the algae by means of mechanical and chemical action and are then hydrolyzed to free fatty acids. In a subsequent step, this free fatty acid mixture is reacted with methanol to generate fatty acid methyl esters (also known as biodiesel). Such methods produce biodiesel from algal lipids without the requirement for separate algal cell lysis or lipid extraction or purification prior to the acid catalysis sequence. In other embodiments, the multi-step acid catalysis sequence occurs at 100° C. at two atmospheres of pressure.

2009-03-19

20090071065

Mannich detergents for hydrocarbon fuels - New, highly effective substantially pure Mannich detergents for use in hydrocarbon fuels reduce engine deposits in spark and compression ignition internal combustion engines. The Mannich condensation reaction products are obtainable by reacting: (i) a polyamine having primary amino groups, (ii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, and (iii) an aldehyde, wherein the reaction is conducted at in a molar ratio of (i):(ii):(iii) of approximately 1:2:3 or 1:1:2. The Mannich detergent compounds may be dispersed in a liquid carrier to provide a fuel additive concentrate for hydrocarbon engine fuels which effectively control engine deposit formation in intake valves, port fuel injectors and combustion chambers.

2009-03-19

20090071066

Method of Producing Dried Distillers Grain with Solubles Agglomerated Particles - A method of producing Dried Distiller's Grain with Solubles (DDGS) agglomerated particles is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of separating a first product stream out of the whole stillage that is primarily solid material from a second product stream that is primarily liquid, agglomerating the first product stream using a mechanical compression machine such as an extruder, and exposing the agglomerated particles to microwave radiation of a sufficient energy for a sufficient time so that the resulting moisture of the agglomerated particles is between 3% and 40% by weight. The second product stream may be condensed and blended with the first product stream prior to, or concurrently with, the step in which the agglomerated particles are formed. Additionally, other additives, such as enzymes, may be added to the first product stream to enhance the final product's desirability as a nutritional source.

2009-03-19

20090071067

Environmentally-Friendly Additives And Additive Compositions For Solid Fuels - Fuel additive packages and fuel compositions, suitable for use with solid fuels, having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such additive packages and compositions may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, and/or or non-toxic materials.

2009-03-19

20090071068

Method for reducing flammable creosote and other organic deposits in fireboxes - A composition and method for creosote control in firebox flues burning solid fuels combines hydrophobic metal additives with a fire accelerant. According to certain embodiments, the compositions may inhibit corrosion of metal flues in addition to creosote deposits. When the metal salts are added to an accelerant at effective concentrations, the combination delivers the metal catalyst to the lining of the exhaust system upon combustion. As such, the metals are conveniently and efficiently transported up the flue.

2009-03-19

20090071069

Landscaping edging stake having a pocket for resisting removal - A landscape edging stake is provided that has a relatively large pocket area formed at its bottom end. The pocket region is shaped such that upward motion of the stake will engage the pocket region with the soil in a manner resisting the upward motion. The exemplary pocket region has sides that extend outward at an angle from the main body of the stake so as to form a surface which will engage the soil when the stake is moved upward. The angle of the pocket sides is shown as an exemplary v-shaped angle which also serves to assist the insertion of stake. In this manner, the pocket is shaped such that it assists insertion but resists removal.

2009-03-19

20090071070

Fertilization grate and trough system - Disclosed is a fertilization system that finds particular use within a paved surface. The invention allows the root structure of a plant or tree to be hydrated and fertilized by way of an expansible and configurable trough and grate assembly. The trough includes a number of different components that fit together with a tongue and groove interconnection. The trough includes drainage apertures that allow water to run through the grate and into an associated fertilization pit.

2009-03-19

20090071071

Covering for flower pot and floral grouping - A cover for use with a flower pot having a floral grouping disposed therein. The cover includes a sheet of material having a sheet extension connected to an outer peripheral surface thereof. The sheet of material is formed into a pot cover for covering the flower pot and the sheet extension extends over the floral grouping.

2009-03-19

20090071072

PLANAR MICRO FUEL PROCESSOR - Described herein is a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel source. The fuel processor comprises a reformer, boiler and burner. The reformer includes a catalyst to facilitate the production of hydrogen from the fuel source. A boiler heats the fuel source before receipt by the reformer. The burner provides heat to the reformer and to the boiler. The fuel processor may also comprise a dock that maintains position of the reformer and boiler within the fuel processor. Dewars are also described that improve thermal management of a fuel processor by reducing heat loss and increasing burner efficiency.

2009-03-19

20090071073

Method for removing mercury from natural gas - A method and apparatus for separating mercury and other undesired constituents from a natural gas stream includes passing the raw gas stream sequentially through a first separator, an amine treatment unit, a cooler, a second separator, a dehydrator, a cooler and a third separator. The first separator receives the natural gas stream and separates hydrocarbon and water condensates from the stream; the amine treatment unit removes acid gases; the cooler reduces the temperature of the gas stream to condense additional hydrocarbons and water that are removed by the second separator; and the dehydrator removes water vapor. Next, the temperature of the stream is reduced by the second cooler to condense the mercury and any remaining hydrocarbon vapors. The third separator includes a vessel having a gas inlet and outlet for discharging processed gas, a deflector disposed proximate the inlet for deflecting mercury and other condensates in the gas stream and a mercury trap disposed at the bottom of the vessel to collect the mercury.

2009-03-19

20090071074

GATE ASSEMBLY - A gate assembly is provided for positioning in an opening through which selective access is required in use. The gate assembly includes two or more gate panels movably mounted to each other via movement means to allow adjustment of the overall width of the gate assembly to allow fitting of said gate assembly in the opening in use. The movement means including protruding means provided on at least one of said gate panels which are slidably mounted in a slot or channel provided on the other of said gate panels. At least two spaced apart location means are associated with the slot or channel for receiving the protruding means, thereby providing at least two pre-defined width positions for said gate panels.

2009-03-19

20090071075

Door Hinge Having a Lifting Function For the Door - A door hinge for a door mounted on a cabinet in such a way that it can pivot open. A displacement mechanism is installed in the hinge to allow the door to be simultaneously lifted from the frame of the cabinet during a pivoting movement of the door into an open position. The displacement mechanism includes a slide displaceably disposed in a hinge housing secured to the cabinet frame and carrying the door via a mounting element mounted in the door, and a runner integrated in the slide and moveable relative thereto, the runner being connected to the mounting element. A glide layer, made of wear-resistant material having a gliding capability, is disposed between those surfaces of the hinge housing and/or of the slide and/or of the runner that respectively slide against one another during displacement of the slide in the hinge housing and of the runner relative to the slide.

2009-03-19

20090071076

SEALING PROFILE - A sealing profile for the sealing of a mobile window pane of a motor vehicle door is provided with an elastic base that includes, but is not limited to a decorative panel area which can be positioned so as to face the motor vehicle exterior; this includes, but is not limited to a material recess in the decorative panel area and configured slot above and/or below the material recess for the mounting of a decorative panel in a clamping fit.

2009-03-19

20090071077

Automotive glass run - A main body of automotive glass run assumes a substantially U-shaped cross section consisting of a vehicle-exterior side wall, an interior side wall, and a bottom wall and is provided with a vehicle-exterior seal lip and an interior seal lip. The bottom wall is made of a solid material or a microfoaming solid material, and the vehicle-exterior side wall and the interior side wall are made from a sponge material. A vehicle-exterior projection, which assumes a triangular cross-sectional profile and whose top inwardly protrudes so as to be able to contact a door glass, is formed on an interior surface of the vehicle-exterior side wall. A low sliding resistance material layer is formed on a surface of the vehicle-exterior projection.

2009-03-19

20090071078

INTEGRATED FASTENER-SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - Characteristics of a multi-layer structure are detected, such as for detecting mechanical and/or corrosive damage of the multi-layer structure. In an example embodiment, an integrated in-situ sensor device senses characteristics of a multi-layer structure during operation thereof. The device includes a mechanical coupler and a sensor circuit. The mechanical coupler couples layers of the multi-layer structure together via an opening traversing the multi-layer structure. The sensor circuit inserts into the opening with the mechanical coupler, and induces an electrical response in a portion of the multi-layer structure adjacent the opening. This induced electrical response is indicative of characteristics of the multi-layer structure, and is sensed to provide a signal characterizing characteristics of the multi-layer structure.

2009-03-19

20090071079

Tile trim flashings - Three dimensional flashings suitable for association with buildings where at least part of the flashing is a shape retaining three dimensional form to render its association with an underlying three dimensional substrate of the building easier even should it not initially match the conformation thereof. Such a flashing in such three dimensional region is adhesively associable with the substrate and includes for shape retention purposes below a suitable flexible weather resistant layer (e.g.; EDPM) an underlying conformable three dimensionally conformed material such as aluminium sheeting (optionally in a mesh form).

Hypershelter - The instant invention is a method for achieving a-planar framing configurations which enable the construction of hyperbolic paraboloid surfaces, a multiplicity of which join to create roof structures and enclosures.

2009-03-19

20090071082

ENHANCED PROTECTION AND SECURITY SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter system for covering an opening, such as a window or door, in a building. In one embodiment, the shutter system includes a housing and a shutter. The shutter is coupled to a torque tube within the housing and includes a plurality of slats, at least one of which comprises a non-opaque polycarbonate material for transmitting light and allowing viewing through the shutter. In one embodiment the shutter system further includes at least one storm bar for reinforcing the shutter. The storm bar is mounted adjacent the shutter and extends from the top end of the shutter to the bottom end of the shutter.

2009-03-19

20090071083

Stilted floor unit - A stilted floor unit comprises comprises a floor plate, having a lower side and four corners, four bearing elements on the lower side of the floor plate at the four corners thereof, respectively fastened to four stilts by holes and fixing elements, and connecting rods, each connecting two of the bearing elements. Thereby load on the floor plate is distributed, so that stability and buckling resistance thereof is enhanced.

2009-03-19

20090071084

Pedestal support and floor constructed of such pedestal supports - A floor assembly, such as a bowling floor, is supported above a sub-floor by telescoping pedestal supports that are vertically extendable and vertically retractable. Upper and lower ends of the pedestal supports are fixed to the floor assembly and the sub-floor, respectively, so that when a pedestal support is vertically retracted, a downward force will be applied to the floor assembly, for removing bulges in the floor assembly for example.

2009-03-19

20090071085

Wall Reinforcement System And Method - A reinforcement system for a wall includes a bracket secured to a support disposed above the wall with a plurality of fasteners. A strap is engaged with the bracket and is adhered to the wall for reinforcing the wall.

2009-03-19

20090071086

Unreinforced shrinkage compensating concrete floor slab - A shrinkage-compensated concrete slab is formed with no reinforcing structural bars therein, but with plates around its periphery so as to restrain expansive and shrinkage forces. The plates can be made of steel and welded together at their ends, and can include studs extending inwardly from inner surfaces thereof for attachment to the slab.

2009-03-19

20090071087

GARAGE DOOR VENT WITH SCREEN - A louvered vent assembly having a spline retained insect screen is mounted in a garage door between interior and exterior frames to provide ventilation and prevent intrusion of insects.

2009-03-19

20090071088

WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR INSULATED ENCLOSURE - An enclosure for storing temperature sensitive goods. The enclosure includes a wall that has an interior wall member and an exterior wall member that is spaced apart from the interior wall member to define a gap. The interior wall member partially defines the conditioned space. The enclosure also includes an insulation member that is disposed between the interior wall member and the exterior wall member within the gap. The insulation member has a vacuum insulation panel and foam insulation that is positioned on both sides of the vacuum insulation panel to separate the vacuum insulation panel from the interior wall member and the exterior wall member. The vacuum insulation panel and the foam insulation cooperate to insulate the conditioned space.

SECURING DEVICE FOR COMBINING FLOOR BOARDS - A securing device has a base with two longitudinal sides, an extended tongue, a rib, two buffers and at least one pin. The extended tongue is formed on one of the longitudinal sides on the top surface and has a first mounting groove defined in the inner surface of the extended tongue. The rib is formed on the top surface of the base to form a receiving recess between the extended tongue and the rib. The rib is aligned with the extended tongue and has a second mounting groove. The at least one hole is defined in the base at the other longitudinal side. The two buffers are respectively mounted in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove. The buffer mounted in the second mounting groove has a diameter larger than that of the other buffer. The at least one pin is mounted respectively in the at least one hole. With the two buffers, the noise caused from piecing the floor boards will be reduced.

Structural Lintel Assembly And Building Construction Method Using The Same - A prefabricated form assembly for making a concrete floor is disclosed. The form comprises an elongated form plate having a front for forming and retaining a flowable concrete material before it sets, anchor elements extending from the back face of the form plate, and being destined to be embedded into the concrete floor; and an L-shaped lintel having a back wall connected to the front face of the form plate and a bearing wall for supporting a masonry wall. Advantageously the construction of a concrete floor adapted to structurally retain a masonry wall using prefabricated form assemblies according to the invention no more requires the use of different groups of workers from different building trades as in the prior art, only one group of workers is required.

2009-03-19

20090071093

Anchor bolt, Hold down, Rebar, Threaded Rod Retainer and Snapper Device - A device is used for securely locating, positioning and holding the anchor bolt/threaded rod, or similar components during concrete pouring. The device mainly has a base, extension arm, and a snapper. The base consists of a stop and a step face in which both of them can be placed along the edge of the form in order to properly locate anchor bolt's distance from concrete form. The base also consists of apertures to secure the position of the device on the selected points of the form by installing screws or nails. An extension arm is built with an upward angle to the base to let concrete finisher to finish the concrete easily underneath the anchor bolt and the device. The snapper is used to retain different sizes of anchor bolt/threaded rod range in diameter by a gripping mechanism for quick install and de-installation. The snapper device has pins or teeth located on the area having direct connection with anchor bolts or threaded rod for securing anchor bolt, or other item that inserted into the device.

2009-03-19

20090071094

Construction and design method - A retaining wall for supporting and stabilizing cut or fill areas of excavation. The wall is constructed by applying the concrete pneumatically. This method consists of temporarily installing a backing board while the vertical wall is pneumatically constructed. The footing and vertical call can be constructed monolithically utilizing this method. This method of construction yields a high strength wall with very few construction steps, has a high efficiency of the use of materials. The flexibility in the design and advantage with regards to accessibility along with a few number of workers are also a large benefit.

2009-03-19

20090071095

Methods and Systems for Manufacture of a Rot-Resistant Shutter - A rot-resistant window shutter and method of manufacture therefor, wherein the shutter is manufactured as a one-piece construction from a suitable cellular polyvinyl chloride substrate, and may be selectively structural and/or aesthetically manipulated without concern of degradation of structural integrity of the shutter, and thus without concern of jeopardizing the rot-resistivity thereof.

2009-03-19

20090071096

WALL REINFORCEMENT USING CONSTANT FORCE - A wall support and reinforcing apparatus that applies a constant force on a structural support member, such as a steel I-beam, that is adjacent the wall. The apparatus includes a bias that is interposed between the building, or a bracket mounted to the building, and the structural member. Thus, the bias force is applied to straighten the wall at all times, thereby having the straightening effect and keeping the structural member from being displaced laterally due to complete release of all forces to the structural member.

2009-03-19

20090071097

WALL COVERING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises a method of applying a wall covering to a vertical wall surface. The method comprises applying a wall covering having a back surface comprising a first polymer layer to a wall surface comprising a second polymer layer. The wall covering is applied to the wall surface such that the first and second polymer layers of the wall covering and the wall are in mutual contact whereby the wall covering is removably retained on the vertical wall without the use of an adhesive. A wall covering system is also disclosed.

2009-03-19

20090071098

REINFORCED COMPOSITE PANEL - A reinforced panel, made of a composite material, includes a single base layer. A first plurality of mutually parallel ridges is affixed to the surface of the base layer. A second plurality of mutually parallel ridges is also affixed to the surface of the base layer, but oriented transverse to the first plurality. Structurally, the ridges and the base layer are co-cured to create an integral, continuous structure that provides stiffness and rigidity to the panel.

2009-03-19

20090071099

Packaging machine - A packaging machine and a method for the production of packages by the packing of material for packing in packages, by means of at least one processing station, such as a sealing station, a cutting station or similar and a weighing station (8) for determination of the weight of the filled and sealed packages (7), permitting less space requirement than conventional packaging machines and improved manipulation, are disclosed. According to the invention, the above is achieved, whereby the weighing station (8) and /or the at least one processing station comprise a controller, by means of which the working speed of the weighing station (8) may be synchronized with the working speed of the previous processing station.

2009-03-19

20090071100

Packaging machine and method for producing packages made of a film - The invention relates to a packaging machine comprising at least one working station, in which a film is acted upon by means of underpressure or overpressure, characterized in that the pressure and/or the volume flow is regulated by means of a proportional controller.

2009-03-19

20090071101

Method of Folding a Sheet of Packing Material with an Extraction Opening About a Group of Cigarettes, and Corresponding Package of Cigarettes - A method of folding a sheet of packing material, having an extraction opening, about a group of cigarettes; the method includes the steps of: bringing a first end wall of the group of cigarettes into contact with the flat sheet of packing material, so that the major transverse edges of the group of cigarettes are parallel to the short sides of the sheet of packing material, and the minor transverse edges of the group of cigarettes are parallel to the long sides of the sheet of packing material; folding the sheet of packing material into a U about the major transverse edges of the first end wall, so that the sheet of packing material covers both the major lateral walls of the group of cigarettes completely; folding the sheet of packing material onto a second end wall of the group of cigarettes; and folding the sheet of packing material onto the minor lateral walls of the group of cigarettes; the first end wall of the group of cigarettes is positioned asymmetrically with respect to the sheet of packing material, so that the first end wall of the group of cigarettes is closer to the short side of the sheet of packing material opposite the extraction opening, and is further from the short side of the sheet of packing material located close to the extraction opening.

2009-03-19

20090071102

Handle for heat shrink packages - The objective of this invention is to provide a handle for carrying an article or a bundle of bottles that is more resistant to tearing and delaminating and has the ability to carry heavy loads. This is accomplished by placing a strip on the inside of the wrapping material and wrapping an article, so that the strip that forms the handle is enclosed within the wrapping material. By placing the handle inside the wrapping material so that the strip overlaps when the wrapping material covers the article, the handle is capable of carrying heavy loads

2009-03-19

20090071103

Method in hot filling of foods in a packaging container, as well as an apparatus therefor - A method involving the hot fill of foods in packaging containers constructed from a paperboard laminate comprises the food being filled in the packaging container with at least one component at a temperature of at least 80° C., but below 100° C., whereafter the packaging containers are closed and sealed and the packaging containers with their food contents are thereafter held hot during a predetermined period of time by contact with a heat holding medium at a temperature of at least 80° C., but below 100° C. The heat holding medium is present substantially in gas and/or vapour phase. An apparatus involving the hot fill of foods Information Disclosure Statement also disclosed.

Apparatus and method for a carton carrier - This invention relates to a product cartoning system having dynamic carton carriers that may restrain or not restrain the package during different steps of the cartoning process. Certain steps such as vibrating may benefit from open carton carriers while other steps such as closing a side of the carton may benefit from closed carton carriers. This invention also relates to a product cartoning system having adjustable carton carriers driven by more than one carton chain to allow varying a width between two of the carton carrier sidewalls to accommodate different size or shape cartons. This invention also relates to methods of use for the product cartoning systems of this invention.

2009-03-19

20090071106

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STERILISATION, FILLING AND SEALING OF A PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a device for sealing a package, and a method for sterilization, filling and sealing of the package. The device comprises a peripheral part adapted to be mechanically connected to the package round an opening in the package, said peripheral part comprising a passage for internal sterilization of the package and filling of the package with a product after connecting the peripheral part t the package. The device further comprises a separate upper part for permanent gas-tight sealing of the passage, said upper part being adapted to fit tightly against and form a unit with the peripheral part.

2009-03-19

20090071107

Device for shrinking packagings - A device is provided for shrinking shrinkable packages by heating by utilizing a liquid and/or gaseous heating medium, which reduces the amount of energy required. The novel device and method achieves its advantages by recovering heat by a recirculation apparatus (

2009-03-19

20090071108

DEEP DRAW CONTAINER FORMING METHOD - The present disclosure is directed to processes for manufacturing shaped articles for unit-dose packaging with at least one formed recess (e.g., a blister), in particular for unit-dose packaging of pharmaceutical dosage forms. In certain embodiments, the first step of the process is directed to drawing the film material (e.g., metal-plastic foil) with one or more plungers to form a primary contour, the contour having a depth of at least 100% and up to 150% of the depth of the formed recess. The second stage involves shaping the primary contour with one or more plunger(s) to the desired formed recess, with a depth that is less than the depth of the primary contour, while substantially maintaining the surface area of the primary contour formed in the first stage. The formed recess may be formed using warm-forming or cold-forming techniques.